Home Textiles Today - October 12, 2001

Bacova Guild Ltd.Greensboro, NC (336) 379-2392Taking note that ceramic tiles are growing in popularity, Bacova is introducing an indoor/outdoor line of Ornamental Tile Mats made of 100 percent recycled rubber with a polyester flock face and bright textured prints. Other new collections include Koko Ridge, a 100 percent natural coir fabric rug in extra-large sizes, and Pebble Berber mats...

• Business Today
• Cotton prices continue to come down
• Layoffs reach 250,000 for month of September
• Family Dollar's 4Q profits jump 11%
• Business Confidence index falls sharply during 3Q

• Design Today
• Looks to Look for

• News
• Veratex looks ahead after 10 years
• Guilford bolsters mgmt.
• Steven Drew expands luxury sheeting
• New Lazarus format focuses on convenience
• Audrey adds Royal Doulton license
• Sucker-punched by deductions
• Regal consolidates; shutters IN facility
• Mohawk looks to grow juvenile line
• Coldwater Creek growth targets NY/NJ
• Burlington takes shape with new rug category
• Burlington Rug promotes Devlin
• Dale, Birkins step up at WPS
• Retail sales finish soft in September
• Brumlow brings 'home' new name

• Opinion Today
• The big cop-out
• A rose by any other name...stinks

• People Today
• Ellison adds dir. Coulter
• Woodside returns to Faribault
• Intohome shifts 2002 show dates

• Special Report
• Market Issue
• Blanket competition heats up market
• Decorative Pillows Products
• Dec pillow makers turn to fashion
• Quilt resurgence leads bedding trends
• Pillows, Pads, Blankets & Throws Products
• Bath Shop Products
• New fabrics adorn window coverings
• Window Coverings Products
• Kitchen & Tabletop Products
• Tropical looks spice up kitchen
• Bedding Products
• Rug makers go natural for added sales
• Bath diversifies with mix-and-match